1ton axle swap ques/help

If i went to an 14 Bff rear and/or an eaton one ton rear end. What all do I have to modify on there or will it bolt right up? Do i need bigger sized rims beucase of bigger brakes or can i just get 8lug 15" rims? Also, do they make a 6 lug conversion?
Ohh 1 more question, doe sit hurt anyhting to run wider and more aggresive tires in the back... ie. 35x15.50 SX in the rear and 35x12.50 BFG in the front? Thanks

This has been covered to death, do a search for detailed answers to every one of your questions.

Short story.
3/4 to C14 FF will bolt in with possible exception of e-brakes and shocks depending on the source.
8 lug 15" steel wheels will fit, even on the 1 ton.
6 lug conversion is possible only with machine work. See Dorian Yeager.
Avoid the Eaton, you don't want it.
Driveshaft will need modification OR you can get a hybrid u-joint to adapt. Do a search for the u-joint part number if you want it, I don't recall...

I'll add some gas, no, jet fuel to the fire. I think 1/2 tons have the rear shocks on the outside of the frame, my 1-ton has them mounted on the inside. I am 99% sure the spring pads are a different width apart, maybe some other ton luvers will know. So I think you will have to relocate the spring pads and shock mounts if you go with a ton axle but I think you will only have to relocate the spring pads if you go with 3/4ton rear end. /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

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